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  • Study: Most Americans say brands should respond to Black Lives Matter movement

    One-fifth of Americans said they would stop buying from a brand perceived to have behaved hypocritically on the issues of racial injustice and police brutality.

    By July 10, 2020
  • Truly Originals spotlights artists
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    Truly Hard Seltzer cracks open 1st campaign since pandemic began with lively spots

    New colorful and upbeat creative suggests some brands are returning to more normal, non-coronavirus messaging.

    By Dianna Christie • July 10, 2020
  • Trendline

    Consumer Packaged Goods

    If CPGs can adeptly adjust to emerging mandates, they have an opportunity to strengthen their brands.  

    By Marketing Dive staff
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    Tampax taps Amy Schumer for 'edu-tainment' videos about periods

    The P&G brand is restarting its marketing efforts after a pause "to shift focus to support more urgent needs."

    By Dianna Christie • July 9, 2020
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    Stella Artois' dreamy new spot embraces summer personas

    The campaign includes a TripAdvisor partnership offering staycation giveaways for people to rediscover their local cities.

    By Dianna Christie • July 9, 2020
  • Gen Z wants brands to be 'fun,' 'authentic' and 'good,' study says

    With high expectations for digital experiences, 82% of the cohort say they trust a company more if it uses images of real customers in its advertising.

    By July 8, 2020
  • WPP's GroupM launches multicultural marketplace with 300 vetted publishers

    By making it easier for brands to purchase ads alongside content aimed at Black and Hispanic audiences, GroupM hopes to help support multicultural independent publishers.

    By Dianna Christie • July 8, 2020
  • 'Surprised' emotions in video ads drive conversions during pandemic, study says

    Showing outdoor settings and women also helped to increase purchase rates for online shoppers of CPG products. 

    By July 7, 2020
  • Activia dips into new brand image with campaign on gut health
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    Activia uncaps fresh brand image with diverse campaign on gut health

    A new direction for the Danone brand targeting millennials and Gen Z comes as Google searches for digestive health spiked 400% in the past few years.

    By Dianna Christie • July 7, 2020
  • Frito-Lay's internally produced ad highlights virus response efforts
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    Ads for purpose, product topped Q2's most empowering ranking

    Frito-Lay and Tide generated emotional responses from viewers around when the pandemic kicked into full force, Ace Metrix found.

    By Dianna Christie • July 6, 2020
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    Ford's Bronco lineup returns with custom video play across Disney networks

    The automaker described the effort as the first prime-time product reveal leveraging Disney's cable, digital and streaming networks, including Hulu.

    By July 6, 2020
  • Walmart opens virtual camp for quarantine
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    Walmart hosts virtual summer camp, drive-in movies to keep families entertained

    Through experiences powered by its mobile app, the retailer aims to connect with working parents trying to keep their kids engaged this summer.

    By Dianna Christie • July 6, 2020
  • Krispy Kreme, donuts, sweets, snacking
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    Q&A

    Krispy Kreme's CMO on why the brand rolled out a Walmart exclusive during the pandemic

    Dave Skena detailed a national partnership and how the company's launch of delivery in February proved fortuitous.

    By July 6, 2020
  • Report: Nike drops digital media agency Razorfish

    The athletic-gear brand could be taking its digital media responsibilities in-house as it plans to double down on digital.

    By Dianna Christie • July 2, 2020
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    Coca-Cola encourages shared meals in 1st ad since pandemic pause

    New creative comes one month after the beverage giant pledged to shift its digital strategy away from social media and toward real-time content.

    By Dianna Christie • July 2, 2020
  • New Balance celebrates soccer subcultures in new YouTube docuseries
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    New Balance celebrates soccer subcultures in YouTube docuseries

    The new content uses emotional storytelling to inspire viewers to kick a ball and challenge the established order.

    By Dianna Christie • July 1, 2020
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    Amazon's brand value tops $400B, while TikTok debuts on top 100

    Companies investing in long-term marketing are managing to survive the pandemic and still add brand value, according to the latest BrandZ rankings.

    By Dianna Christie • June 30, 2020
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    Bud Light teams with fashion stylist Darryl Brown's Midwest Kids brand for capsule collection

    By partnering with Kayne West's former stylist, the AB InBev beer is creating a new lure to draw consumers to its e-commerce site.

    By Dianna Christie • June 30, 2020
  • P&G's Pritchard outlines 4-point plan to dismantle racial inequality

    During a virtual Cannes Lions event, the executive said P&G is considering cutting off spending to platforms that support hate, which raised questions over whether the CPG giant will join the current Facebook ad boycott.

    By June 26, 2020
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    Budweiser celebrates bar reopenings to the tune of 'Don't Stop Me Now'

    While the ad promotes following safety regulations, it comes as coronavirus cases continue to rise across the country, and could be perceived as tone deaf.

    By Dianna Christie • June 26, 2020
  • Domino's creates Rain Check Registry for couples whose weddings were cancelled
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    Domino's creates Rain Check Registry for couples whose weddings were cancelled

    The pizza chain joins a growing list of brands reaching out to couples and their friends as they try to make the best of postponed celebrations.

    By Dianna Christie • June 25, 2020
  • Back to school? Maybe

    As summer rolls on, the COVID-19 pandemic promises to interfere with one of retail's most important annual shopping seasons.

    By Daphne Howland • June 24, 2020
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    Chrysler uses parenting humor, remote filming in new Pacifica video ad

    A humorous campaign may appeal to stir-crazy parents juggling many hats in lockdown, and hints at what productions will look like throughout the year.

    By Dianna Christie • June 24, 2020
  • People line up to be assessed for COVID-19 at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. Taken on March 17, 2020
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    Opinion

    What's your purpose? How brands must adapt in the face of COVID-19

    If brands fail to take a clear and purposeful stand, they could face harsh consumer scrutiny that places lingering effects on business, write Mark Curtis and Bill Theofilou of Accenture.

    By Mark Curtis and Bill Theofilou • June 24, 2020
  • Aunt Jemima pancake mix
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    "Aunt Jemima" by Mike Mozart is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Deep Dive

    Some CPG brands face no easy way forward amid historic reckoning with race

    Remaking Aunt Jemima or Uncle Ben, where the characters are baked into brand identity, will require heavy investments. A pandemic-related windfall could help.

    By June 24, 2020
  • Eskimo Pie will rebrand to be 'part of the solution on racial equality'

    The near century-old ice cream bars will have a new name and change packaging by the end of 2020, parent company Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.

    By Megan Poinski • June 23, 2020